Description

We seek candidates in Finance with research interests in Sustainable Finance Solutions and Risk Assessment for a Low-Carbon and Equitable Future at the rank of Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates at the Associate level may also be considered. Duties include research, teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. The appointment includes a normal teaching load of four courses per academic year (typically two per term) and active participation in service and academic citizenship. This position is accompanied by a Volt-Age Research Fellowship. 

About Volt-Age at Concordia University

Concordia University is advancing towards a resilient, decarbonized society through the Volt-Age research program, an initiative emphasizing innovative technologies for sustainable electrification. We invite you to contribute to this mission and help shape the future of energy.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed their PhD degree in Finance or a related discipline (or are near completion) at the start date of their appointment. The primary area of interest is Finance, broadly defined. Candidates from related fields will be considered if their research is finance-oriented and aligned with the sustainability focus indicated in the position title. We seek candidates with an emerging or established record of high-quality research and strong potential for future scholarly impact. Particular attention will be given to applicants whose work connects to sustainable finance and risk assessment relevant to a low-carbon and equitable future, but applications are welcome from candidates across all areas of Finance whose work can engage with these issues.

The main criteria for selection are research excellence and the potential to build an internationally visible scholarly program. The successful candidate will present evidence of high-quality research outputs and/or a strong research pipeline, with the potential to publish in leading peer-reviewed finance journals and to secure competitive external research funding. The candidate will also demonstrate strong teaching capacity at the undergraduate and graduate levels (MBA, MSc, and/or PhD). The appointment includes a normal teaching load of four courses per academic year (typically two per term) and active participation in service and academic citizenship.

Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals (such as the decision to have a family, eldercare, illness, and so forth) in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.        

How to Apply 

This position is open to external candidates only. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:

 Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

or

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Applications should be submitted by March 31, 2026 and addressed to: the Chair, Department of Finance, John Molson School of Business at finrec.jmsb@concordia.ca and must include:

 1-      A cover letter clearly identifying the position title and code (25-V-FINA-O);

2-      A detailed curriculum vitae;

3-      A research statement, including up to three representative publications or working papers;

4-      A teaching statement, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, if available)

5-      Three letters of reference directly submitted by referees to the Chair of Finance at finrec.jmsb@concordia.ca

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1st, 2026.  This position is advertised until filled. 

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a NextGeneration University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

• Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to:
• teaching about underrepresented populations
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
• committee work
• offering or organizing educational programming
• participation in training and workshops

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Information about Concordia 

“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.

Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. Profoundly global, Concordia is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. We are driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement. 

Information about the John Molson School of Business

Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business is one of the leading business schools in the country and one of the largest in the world, with a total student population of over 9,000. Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the AACSB-accredited school offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The school’s internationally renowned faculty members are constantly pushing the boundaries of business research and many of them have been recognized for their exceptional teaching and scholarship. The school’s vision is to be one of the world’s most relevant, responsible and respected business schools. With a mission to provide an engaging learning and research environment that empowers its community to achieve its greatest potential for the betterment of business and society, the John Molson School of Business works tirelessly to provide a constantly evolving curriculum that reflects current business trends and climates.

For more information on the John Molson School of Business, please visit: www.concordia.ca/jmsb.

Information about the Department

The Department of Finance at the John Molson School of Business is an active research-oriented unit with strengths spanning theoretical, empirical, and applied finance. Faculty research addresses a broad range of topics, including asset pricing, financial economics, corporate finance, risk management, sustainable finance, and international finance, with publications in leading peer-reviewed outlets. The Department is also connected with active research centres at the John Molson School of Business, including the L. Jacques Ménard BMO Centre for Capital Markets, the Desjardins Centre for Innovation in Business Finance, and the John Molson Climate Business Institute, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Teaching is offered at the undergraduate, MBA, MSc, and PhD levels across core and specialized areas of finance.

Adaptive Measures 

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, the equity office at: mark.villacorta@concordia.ca.

Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. 

Information about Montreal

Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. With a population of 1.7 million, it houses four major universities, several clinical research centres, and has been named the best student city in the world.  

Historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations, the city is now home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples, and its residents enjoy the benefits of a thriving multicultural scene.  While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world. 

Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.  The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.